The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is looking for help as it deals with an influx of animals. Tom Colvin at the ARL said the facility is at capacity.

“We have in excess of 1,200 animals in our care,” Colvin said. “So that should put it in perspective.”

The number of animals is exacerbated by two recent hoarding cases.

“One was 42 cats, the other was 52 cats, all coming from just two households,” Colvin said.

Colvin said the organization is asking that people wait a period of time before they drop off unwanted cats or dogs. He said people can help by taking advantage of the organization’s low adoption fees.

“Let’s think about adoption,” Colvin said. “Let’s think about commitment for a lifetime. Let’s keep our pets under supervision so they’re not roaming free. Let’s do those things so this won’t be a problem.”